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• We have a second registration from you.
• Chair here will close registration at this time.
• We're going to bring up your registration. One second.
• We're going to pull up your registration form.
• Let me get your registration. One moment, please.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• A licensing fee or a registration fee when you want to build a chicken coop, or a developer has to pay
• And then provisions with substantial changes from five other bills: LB 884 relating to voter registration
• And then provisions with substantial changes from five other bills: LB 884 relating to voter registration
• distribution, delivery, and dispensing of cannabis for the medical purposes by registered private entities
• Because there is a hostile entity, be it the Legislature or the executive branch of the Attorney General

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• So those entities, those business entities, third-party entities, weren't licensees.
• I would lower the registration fee from $100 to some nominal amount and have them assess a 25% fee and
• I would lower the registration fee from $100 to some nominal amount and have them assess a 25% fee and
• I would lower the registration fee from $100 to some nominal amount and have them assess a 25% fee and
• I would lower the registration fee fee.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in good standing leased only to entities in good standing with<00:58:55.799><c> the</c><00:58:56.280
• And if that is true, according to their policies, they are not supposed to allow that entity to ever
• And if that is true, according to their policies, they are not supposed to allow that entity to ever
• I think that this bill will... entity that wants to lease land um entity that wants to lease land um
• </c><01:54:43.119><c> process</c><01:54:43.840><c> and</c> go through the registration process and go

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1233, relating to storm management systems, which would add safety and maintenance requirements for detention and retention ponds. Supporters, including Alison Schafers of the Ki Injury Prevention Coalition and Kristen Herstead of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association, said the measure is needed because poorly maintained ponds can become hidden drowning hazards, especially for children, and argued that fencing, signage, and life-saving equipment would have minimal cost. Schafers described the death of her daughter in a detention pond and said the bill reflects recommendations in the Hawaii Water Safety Plan. Members asked about whether the issue should be handled at the county level; testifiers responded that a statewide standard is needed, though counties would likely handle permitting. No vote was taken on the bill during the excerpted discussion. The committee then heard HB 867, relating to recreational facilities, which would require accessible playgrounds. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it submitted comments and that state parks do not generally have recreational facilities affected by the bill, while most such facilities are under county jurisdiction. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Communication Access Board, and the Disability Rights Center all supported the bill’s intent but recommended changes, including replacing the term “special needs” with “accessible,” focusing the requirement on new and renovated playgrounds, and specifying wheelchair-accessible swings. Testifiers emphasized that accessible play spaces promote inclusion for children with disabilities and benefit all children. No final action or vote was reported. The committee also took up HB 1358, relating to a public land trust working group. DLNR supported the measure and said it had provided written comments, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the bill and described longstanding problems with incomplete land inventories, self-reported revenue data, and disputed public land trust payments. OHA said an audit it funded suggests the state owes more than current payments reflect, and other supporters said the bill is needed for transparency, accountability, and a complete inventory of public trust lands, including submerged lands. Committee questions focused on how the public land trust information system is maintained, who updates it, and how revenue reporting works; DLNR said the system is older, has limited dedicated IT staffing, and relies on agency self-reporting rather than independent verification. No vote or final committee action was announced in the excerpt.

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• It bars any form of registration of arms.
• Mistakes or delays in registration can result in criminal charges.
• Registration is the first precursor to confiscation. And tell me I'm wrong.
• One of the things we have is that the registration process.
• One of the things we have is that the registration process.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused heavily on firearms legislation, especially bills to repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 (including H. 2618/S. 1671 and related repeal measures) and bills on firearm industry accountability (H. 2672/S. 1653). Supporters of repeal, including Senator Peter Durant, Rep. Ken Sweezey, gun owners, instructors, sportsmen, and women’s gun-rights advocates, argued that Chapter 135 overreaches, creates confusion in licensing and training requirements, burdens lawful gun owners, restricts pepper spray and semi-automatic firearms, and is being enforced in ways they said criminalize responsible conduct. Committee members defending the law said it was the product of years of work, public listening sessions, and multiple drafts, and argued that Massachusetts remains the safest state for gun violence and that implementation issues, such as live-fire training, had been delayed to allow time for regulations and infrastructure. Several witnesses also testified on H. 2672/S. 1653, which would create firearm industry standards of conduct and allow civil actions against manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that engage in unsafe or unlawful practices. Supporters from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown, Brady, Giffords, and survivors described the bill as a way to hold the industry accountable, reduce the flow of crime guns, and give victims and the Attorney General a path to sue bad actors. They cited data on crime-gun traces, disproportionate impacts on communities of color, and examples from other states that have enacted similar laws. Opponents, including gun dealers and industry representatives, argued that existing law already punishes illegal sales, that most crime guns are stolen or diverted after lawful sale, and that the bill would improperly target manufacturers for the actions of others. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to remove the non-resident ban on semi-automatic firearms for hunting (H. 2710/S. 1676), with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supporting the change as a way to restore access for returning residents, veterans, and hunting programs that had been displaced. Later testimony returned to repeal and related gun-law bills, with sportsmen’s groups arguing Chapter 135 was rushed, confusing, and harmful to youth hunting and lawful ownership. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; it was a public testimony session with extensive questioning by committee members.

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• </c> weight-based tiered registration scheme. weight-based tiered registration scheme.
• So in his would hold a registration.
• </c> case, he held a plate and a registration case, he held a plate and a registration as<04:36:01.680
• Titling and registration on these.
• </c><05:02:35.120><c> to</c> um the use of antique registrations to um the use of antique registrations

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It expands the type of entities that are subject to the Clean Energy Transformation Act, or CETA, with
• And the de minimis issue, I think that the intent is really these energy entities that are acting as
• And I think that this is about fairness and making sure that entities that are producing electricity
• And I think that this is about fairness and making sure that entities that are producing electricity
• That all entities defined as consumer-owned utilities under CETA receive no-cost allowances.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took testimony on each. SB 6013 would update ski lift terminology in State Parks law to include aerial tramways, tows, and conveyors; the sponsor and Washington State Parks said it is a simple technical update and a companion to a House bill previously passed by the committee. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the time a non-certified on-site wastewater inspector may work under supervision before becoming certified; the sponsor and local public health witnesses said the change would help retain staff because the certification exam is difficult, offered only twice a year, and often results in turnover if the deadline is missed. The committee also heard ESB 6246, which would change policy for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act. The bill would require Ecology to produce a new report on post-2034 allowance reductions and leakage risk, and would require EITEs to submit periodic assessments of technically and economically feasible emissions-reduction options, reviewed by a licensed engineer. Supporters said the bill is a necessary first step to plan for decarbonization while keeping industry in Washington; environmental groups urged stronger third-party verification and clearer reporting, while industry groups supported the general framework but asked for changes on leakage analysis, confidentiality, and penalties. Ecology supported the overall direction but raised concerns about implementation language and resource needs. Finally, SSB 5982 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to include port districts that distribute electricity and certain large self-generating or affected market customers, while preserving some exemptions for pre-existing cogeneration and certain PUDs. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes so all new generation is subject to clean electricity standards, especially as ports and data centers explore behind-the-meter or fossil generation. Opponents from industrial and business groups argued the bill could sweep in facilities that were not intended to be covered and could create additional costs during a period of tight power supply. Ecology and Commerce testified that the bill would clarify CETA but noted possible effects on no-cost allowance allocations under the Climate Commitment Act. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing.

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• It would also increase the maximum credit amount allowed per entity from $50,000 to $100,000, effective
• from</c><02:29:28.840><c> 50</c><02:29:29.200><c> million</c><02:29:29.760><c> uh</c> allowed per entity
• from 50 million uh allowed per entity from 50 million uh 50,000<02:29:31.160><c> to</c><02:29:31.520
• </c> relative to inspection and registration relative to inspection and registration of<02:35:10.720>
• This bill streamlines vehicle inspections and registrations for rental companies, preventing the need

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Your Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing will come to order.
• That bill covers all the professional registration licenses in the state of Missouri.
• It gives the Division of Professional Registration some rulemaking authority to promulgate the rules
• The PR committee, from the professional registration board, but in the past five years, our regulatory
• The professional registration board does have a path to licensure for some folks who do not meet all

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Senate Bill 503 would amend Chapter 144 of the Texas Ag Code to update the livestock brand. registration
• Bringing brand registration in the digital era has several been...
• Currently, TSCRA receives a paper copy of each registration by mail or email from the county clerks.
• TSCRA staff enter each registration into an antiquated repository individually.
• It is a completely different animal than this brand registration that we're receive no funding for.

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• And so the registrations or renewals.
• So to the car the vehicle registration.
• </c> that would include kiosk uh registration that would include kiosk uh registration to<00:29:55.279
• We would also look to sell registration.
• </c><00:33:15.120><c> with</c> updating the registration system with updating the registration system

Bills: HF624

Keywords: HF624, Minnesota fishing law, game and fish, walleye stamp, walleye stamp validation, angling, angler, fishing lines, two lines, four lines, open water fishing, ice fishing, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, fishing regulations, fish harvest, conservation, Minnesota Statutes 97C.315, 1183, house

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• </c> snowmobile registrations. snowmobile registrations.
• Paying $100 as a registration fee for that, you know, on top of your $3 actual registration fee just
• Paying $100 as a registration scooter.
• Um your registration has that database.
• </c> scooter was being charged a registration scooter was being charged a registration fee?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It expands listed entities who rely on the Colorado River to include the tribal communities and major
• She also pointed out that the bill prohibits entities from requiring masks, while allowing law enforcement
• We were trying to say if a housing development is going to come in, commercial entity, whatever the case
• The bill also goes further by prohibiting public funds from going to any entity that provides this care
• Rather than complying with the transparency standards that every other regulated entity follows, this

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, guest introductions, and several ceremonial proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Joseph Torkelson for his service in pediatric oncology and military medicine. Members also introduced guests connected to Arizona Bleeding Disorders, charter schools, and a suicide-prevention effort tied to HB 2665 (“Cade’s Law”). The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions. On the first calendar, the House gave do pass recommendations, mostly as amended, to HB 2117, 2744, 2751, 2917, 2939, 2957, 2970, and HCR 2038. The amendments addressed topics such as natural resource conservation district boundaries, manufacturing and jobs, Real ID/non-Real ID data privacy, and Colorado River conservation and tribal/community representation. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent the measures for engrossing; a later motion to amend the report to include the defeated Villegas amendment on HB 2667 failed by roll call vote, 22-32 with 6 not voting. In the next calendars, the House advanced HB 2015, 2129, 2327, 2439, 2533, 2667, 2793, 2873, HCR 2044, and others, with several floor or committee amendments adopted. Debate focused on homelessness coordination in HB 2533, homebuyer assistance and corporate ownership concerns in HB 2667, annexation and local control in HB 2793, and a proposed constitutional referral in HCR 2044 aimed at closing loopholes for discrimination in public programs. The House also considered HB 2044 and HB 2076 in the Judiciary calendar, with debate over the scope of a homicide-disposal statute in HB 2044 and school safety/teacher firearms issues in HB 2076; both bills advanced as amended. The final calendar covered natural resources, energy, and water bills. The House advanced HB 2014, 2055, 2145, 2185, 2267, 2340, 2428, 2696, 2798, 2955, 2975, and 2986, with amendments on drought definitions, emissions permitting, mineral district mapping, and environmental enforcement authority. HB 2267 drew the sharpest debate, with opponents arguing it would hinder solar and wind development and supporters arguing for diversification toward coal, gas, and nuclear; after a division vote, the bill still received a do pass recommendation. The session concluded with the Committee of the Whole rising and reporting, and the House adopting the report and assigning the measures accordingly.

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• All it does is add to the electronic registration so that if you need, you don't have to carry a paper
• registration in your car.
• up so that you can download it onto your phone or even if you just have a picture of the actual registration
• So that you can download it onto your phone or even if you just have a picture of the actual registration
• No, it's not for voting purpose, registration only. Thank you, Representative Handy. Yes, Mr.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 2 by voice vote. It then introduced RS 32869, a bill by Representative Mendive to allow urban school districts to offer parent-taught driver’s education and, if they choose, also offer a driver’s ed course, while removing references to Idaho Digital Learning Academy because of cost concerns. Mendive said the change would expand a model already working in rural districts, and the motion to introduce the RS passed. Next, the committee introduced RS 33221, sponsored by Representative Palmer, which would allow electronic proof of vehicle registration on a phone or as a photo for passenger vehicles. Members asked about privacy and whether the bill applied to driver’s licenses or voting, and Palmer clarified it was only for vehicle registration. The motion to introduce the RS passed. The committee then heard House Bill 576, which would clarify that the ICAR program applies to Idaho vehicles bought in Idaho by Idaho residents, keeping the used-car dealer self-insurance fund limited to in-state transactions. With no testimony or questions, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, House Bill 577 was presented to remove the requirement that license plates be replaced every 10 years and instead keep them in use until they are no longer readable. After a question about how readability would be determined, the sponsor said existing standards for clearly visible and legible plates would continue to apply. The committee voted to send HB 577 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Awards are capped at $225,000 per entity.
• Five eligible entities elected not to apply.
• Seventeen entities received the maximum allowable amount. $162,961, 17 entities received the maximum
• And it has to be a different, separate entity identification.
• We have a handful of entities that still have to create districts.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The first major presentation came from Montana Public Employees Retirement System executive director William Hollahan, who gave an overview of Montana’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Compensation Act plan. He explained that the plan covers volunteer firefighters in unincorporated areas, is funded by 5% of state fire insurance premium taxes, and currently serves 228 departments with about 2,936 active members and 1,242 retirees. He described eligibility rules, annual training and reporting requirements, benefit levels for partial and full pensions, disability, death, medical, and funeral benefits, and said the plan is actuarially sound with roughly $60 million in assets and a funded ratio slightly above 100%. Committee members asked about prior-service credit, whether EMS personnel are included, the effect on recruitment and retention, and whether expanding coverage would require a funding analysis; Hollahan said prior service is not credited, EMS is not currently included, and any expansion would need financial review. Tim Walleen of Workforce Safety and Insurance then presented a draft North Dakota workers’ compensation solution for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel. He explained that volunteer responders are already covered by workers’ comp for medical and wage-loss benefits, but the proposal would set a minimum annual wage of $30,000 for calculating wage-loss benefits for qualifying volunteers, with the benefit paid at two-thirds of that amount. Representative Porter suggested tying the volunteer definition to existing code rather than a fixed dollar amount, and Walleen agreed. Questions focused on whether search and rescue or other volunteer emergency services could be included, whether departments would face new paperwork, and whether volunteer organizations can already elect coverage; Walleen said there would be no additional paperwork and that volunteer coverage is already available. The committee also heard from volunteer fire service representatives and the state fire marshal. An Oakes-area firefighter, Mr. Olson, testified that small departments are struggling with retention, communication, and administrative burdens, especially around separate bookkeeping and funding rules for donated or fundraising money, and he said departments need clearer guidance from the state. State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark introduced himself and outlined a broader effort to improve education, support, and coordination for fire departments, including a planned 10% audit of certificates of existence beginning in 2027, more outreach through his office, and better assistance with training, reporting, and grant access. He said his office is authorized under current law to provide these services, but the role has been vague and underused. Finally, Arnagard Rural Fire District Chief Rick Schreiber testified in favor of new recruitment and retention ideas, including retirement-style benefits, health insurance, tax incentives, scholarships, grants, and more remote or regional training. He said volunteer departments are losing members, that local tax and donation funds are already stretched, and that any new retirement or incentive program should be sustainable and likely involve a mix of state and local support.

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• If you all are not aware, the commission has re-registration this year, meaning all employers and lobbyists
• Along with those forms, registration fees have to be paid. It's $250 per employer for these fees.
• Along with those forms,<00:03:16.159><c> uh</c><00:03:16.400><c> registration</c><00:03:16.959><c> fees
• </c><00:03:17.280><c> have</c><00:03:17.519><c> to</c><00:03:17.599><c> be</c> forms, uh registration
• fees have to be forms, uh registration fees have to be paid.<00:03:18.400><c> It's</c><00:03:18.800>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The commission first returned from executive session and reported that no action was taken. It then approved a motion finding there was no reason to believe the respondent in case 25 LAC1 had committed or was about to commit a violation of the code, and dismissed the complaint under KRS 6.86(1)(b)3. Members next reviewed and approved the September financial report, which staff said was based on state accounting data and showed the commission within year-to-date budget parameters. Staff also reported that all required forms for the recent reporting period had been filed and that there were no outstanding forms. The main substantive discussion concerned a proposed one-year, $6,000 contract with Tyler Technology/Kentucky Interactive to add an online payment portal for the commission’s re-registration process. Staff said the system would let employers pay registration fees online using an employer ID, reduce manual handling of 3,000 to 3,500 forms and hundreds of credit card payments, and improve security by keeping credit card information out of commission staff hands. Members asked about user fees and procurement concerns; staff explained that users would still pay the existing credit card processing fee, that an e-check option would also be available, and that the $6,000 cost was viewed as below the de minimis threshold. The commission approved the contract. In other updates, staff said informal opinions were included in the materials and remained confidential, reported on a presentation to the UK Martin School, noted that the regular session calendar would likely require meetings to shift during the legislative session, and said the commission’s statutory recommendations had been received by LRC and referred to a state government committee. The meeting then moved into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

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• as a sex offender pursuant to the Sex Offender's Registration Act; or any criminal offenses listed in
• Act... ...of Title 21, anyone registered under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, and any of the offenses
• with DOC and have had input from the probation and parole department, sex and violent offenders registration
• Members, all this bill does is create a Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders Registration Act, directing
• the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to create and maintain a... ...Registration Act, directing

Bills: HB1322, HB3053, HB3180, HB3244, HB3269, HB3299, HB3301, HB3302, HB3430, HB3497, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3606, HB3742, HB3743, HB3755, HB3764, HB3767, HB3835, HB3848, HB3903, HB3905, HB4108, HB4130, HB4142, HB4227, HB3996

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, elderly, parole, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, Oklahoma statutes, firearms, handgun permits, self-defense, training requirements, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, elderly exploitation, identity theft, crimes and punishments, criminal offenses

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• We oversee the licensing and registration of over a thousand communication providers in the state that
• What's really important here is that the type of entities that are connecting to the middle mile are
• It includes 18 public entities, seven tribes, and a number of new entrants. Next slide, please.
• Johnson, who can analyze some of the testimony prepared by different entities, including both industry
• We have also secured partnerships and contracts with tribal entities, local governments, and private

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• All it does is add to the electronic registration so that if you need, you don't have to carry a paper
• registration in your car.
• up so that you can download it onto your phone or even if you just have a picture of the actual registration
• So that you can download it onto your phone or even if you just have a picture of the actual registration
• No, it's not for voting purpose, registration only. Thank you, Representative Handy. Yes, Mr.

Summary: The committee approved the February 2 minutes and then considered several transportation-related measures. Representative Mendive presented RS 32869, which would allow urban school districts to offer parent-taught driver education while still permitting a district course, and would remove references to Idaho Digital Learning Academy in favor of other approved online vendors. The committee voted to introduce the RS. Representative Palmer then presented RS 33221, allowing vehicle registration to be carried electronically on a phone or as a photo instead of paper for passenger vehicles. Members asked about security and clarified that the proposal applied only to vehicle registration, not driver’s licenses or voting. The committee voted to introduce the RS. House Bill 576, also presented by Palmer, would limit the existing I-CAR used-car dealer fund to Idaho vehicles purchased in Idaho by Idaho residents, keeping the program within state borders. No one testified against it, and the committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 577, presented by Representative Veeley, would eliminate the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years and instead keep them in use until they are no longer readable; after questions about how readability would be determined, the committee also sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1210 establishes a separate out-of-state registration process for private
• Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement unless the person holds an out-of-state registration
• An out-of-state registration is valid for one year and must be renewed annually through application to
• tuition recovery fund protections to students who attend an institution that holds an out-of-state registration
• outlines administrative and reporting requirements for institutions that hold an out-of-state registration

Summary: The Senate Education Committee considered four bills. SB 1210 would create a separate out-of-state registration process for private post-secondary institutions outside Arizona that offer fully online programs to Arizona residents, require certain disclosures and financial protections, and extend student tuition recovery fund protections to those students. Supporters said it would close a regulatory loophole and protect Arizona students; the committee voted 7-0 for a due pass recommendation. SB 1370 would allow public school principals, during the first quarter of the school year, to let eligible patriotic youth groups address students and distribute materials, with limits on discrimination and access criteria. The sponsor’s representative said the bill would expand opportunities for youth groups beyond the long-standing federally recognized list. The committee voted 7-0 for a due pass recommendation. SB 1422 would continue the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board through July 1, 2036, with termination tied to the retirement of any outstanding obligations. SB 1423 would continue the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education through July 1, 2036. Both bills were described as continuations of previously discussed measures, testimony was brief, and each received a 7-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned.